eBay and Craigslist finds

Looks a long way from NOS.

I have some NOS Arabesque shift levers and a VGC (in better nick than that one I reckon) crankset for sale if you're interested.

how much for the crankset? do you have the rings?

http://www.ebay.de/itm/250994140168

somone buy this! i would if i wasn't bidding on other stuff already ...

Wow, that Alan is great!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vitus-bicycle-frame-2-sets-wheels-quick-release-shoes-/330688238281?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item4cfe8e12c9#ht_500wt_1361

Is this guy selling a bent frame as a "bike in good condition some little scratches on the frame" or should I book an optician app?

You're right. It's Donald Ducked.

I've asked him and will report back with the answer in due course.

You're right. It's Donald Ducked.

I've asked him and will report back with the answer in due course.

That's good! And hurray, my eyes are fine!
cancelling the optician app

wow that top+downtube are gone!

Looks a long way from NOS.

I have some NOS Arabesque shift levers and a VGC (in better nick than that one I reckon) crankset for sale if you're interested.

what i really need are a pair of brake-levers with hoods (or just the hoods). PMd

You're right. It's Donald Ducked.

I've asked him and will report back with the answer in due course.

I sent him a question asking if he was taking the piss and this is what he sent back:

Listen i have checked on google and compared my bike to them, firstly the gearshifts are in a different place, as mine are behind the brakes, on the handle bars, also my back brake cable goes through the top tubing of the frame of the bike, which on the ones i have seen this does not happen, this bike was designed for someone else and all dimentions of the bike where made specifically for him.
I do not appreciate slanderous comments from the likes of you and your fellow riders, after all you have no evidence, and no right to acting this way, without any proof. Why dont you come down and have a closer look and then comment on the bike then you can tell all your forum buddies the truth i have nothing to hide, Why cant you and your cycle forum buddies accept that this bike has been modified to suit the rider and maybe you and your cycle buddies dont know everything about me or the bike travel down and see for yourself, hope to see you soon.

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'Modified' by a fast impact into a solid object, or simply the worlds only front-end lo pro? Funny he doesn't mention any modifications in the ad.

^OMG I'm speechless...

^^ LOLS and he is asking £350 squids. >>>>>>

Oh dear. This is about as assured as Max Crowe dollars...

I a sure you it has had not had a crash this bike was specially built and modified to suit a family relative,the bike is over 20 years old and has spent most of its life in the loft, i will try and add a close up picture of all this so you can have a better look.

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Then he said:

Hi there just to let you know i have added some more pictures, close up of the frame and forks, hope this helps.

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This part is so funny "Listen i have checked on google and compared my bike to them, firstly the gearshifts are in a different place, as mine are behind the brakes" like this would explain bends on the both tubes, mega lolz
I actually think I should go and have a look at his bike like he suggested. And I'll bring my Vitus 992 to compare. Oh no...hold on his was "modified to suit the rider"....
What a muppet!

He appears to be a bit head-up-arse.

I've just seen those latest pictures and I'm laughing so loud I think the whole building is shaking!!!

^ think you might have phrased your question a bit more diplomatically than me.
#whistle...

I've just asked him to modify his listing because what he's selling is in theory rather unsafe.

This is all so entertaining I'm seriously thinking about emailing him for more lolz

I think in this scenario you say lulz

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vitus-bicycle-frame-2-sets-wheels-quick-release-shoes-/330688238281?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item4cfe8e12c9#ht_500wt_1361

This ebay listing deserves an epic facepalm.

http://i.cr3ation.co.uk/dl/s1/jpg/facepalm.jpg

I think in this scenario you say lulz

Lulz, lulz!

paging scobletron:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Independent-Fabrication-Touring-Bike-Phil-Wood-Chris-King-DT-Swiss-853-/280823950302?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item4162696bde#ht_1609wt_939


also very nice:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Roberts-D-O-G-S-B-O-L-O-X-Mountain-Bike-/290669774529?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item43ad44c6c1#ht_500wt_939

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Chas-Roberts-Mountain-Bike-/290669774662?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item43ad44c746#ht_500wt_939

J + V:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tandem-Bycycle-Roberts-Gents-/170780253739?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item27c34bde2b#ht_500wt_939

Including the bike case that Indy is a good deal.

I've just seen those latest pictures and I'm laughing so loud I think the whole building is shaking!!!

I'm going to jump on the bandwagon and ask him about the tubing.